CMF and Spcine launch new immersive media codevelopment incentive
Toronto/São Paulo, December 1, 2020 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Spcine, the agency responsible for media funding in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, launched a joint program that encourages codevelopment and prototyping of immersive media projects. Click here to access the guidelines. Click here to apply before February 1, 2021.
“The CMF is delighted to once again collaborate with Spcine, as we join forces to create opportunities for immersive media creators in both Canada and Brazil. Canadian creators in this field are world renowned. We believe creators in this space, both in Canada and Brazil, will benefit immensely from this codevelopment incentive through the sharing of ideas, know-how and resources,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, CMF.
“For Brazilian creators joining forces with Canadian producers in the co-development of immersive project will present an excellent opportunity to more deeply explore this market, the culture, and bring them together. Spcine is thrilled to join forces once more with CMF. The first time we collaborated, the result was very positive, and we hope for the same now,” said Malu Andrade, Spcine Executive Director.
The incentive budget is set at CAN$ 100,000 (or approximately BRL 400,000), to which each organization will contribute half of the total amount. Projects must involve at least one São Paulo-based production company and one Canadian production company.
Eligible projects are international codevelopment or prototyping project of immersive content that are either a virtual reality, augmented reality or mixed reality project; are innovative or experimental; are developed on an appropriate platform (or platforms) with regards to content and audiences; and focus on storytelling that has the potential to cross national boundaries and carries cultural content.
Finding a coproducer
Producers interested in finding an international partner as part of this development incentive are invited to post a profile of their company on the CMF’s website by clicking here. Profiles will be accessible to all, including potential partners from other countries.
About the Canada Media Fund
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, develops, finances and promotes the production of Canadian content for all audiovisual platforms. In addition, it guides Canadian content towards a competitive global digital environment by supporting industry innovation, rewarding success, promoting diversity of voices, and encouraging access to content through public- and private-sector partnerships. The CMF receives funding from the Government of Canada and from cable, satellite and IP service distributors across the country. Please visit cmf-fmc.ca.
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Industry contact:
Shelley Coultish
Deputy Director
CMF Program Administrator/Telefilm Canada
shelley.coultish@telefilm.ca
Press contact:
André Ferreira
Senior Communications Manager
Canada Media Fund
416-554-2768
aferreira@cmf-fmc.ca
